MQ MP2 MASONRY SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (3/12/13) — PAGE 25
1. Turn the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 17) to the ON
position with the blade away from the material to be
cut, the cutting blade should begin to rotate. Before
cutting remember to follow all safety rules referenced
in this manual.
MP2 MASONRY SAW — STARTUP/SHUTDOWN (ELECTRIC MOTORS)
Read and fully understand this manual
before
starting or attempting to
operate the saw
.
Before starting the saw's electric
motor make sure that the
Safety
,
General Information
,
Inspection
and
Pre-setup
sections have been completed and understood. DO
NOT proceed until the above mentioned sections have
been completed.
ALWAYS ensure that the cutting blade has
been mounted correctly and that it is raised
above the surface you are about to cut.
NEVER place hands and fingers near
the cutting blade. The possibility
exists of severe bodily harm if hands
and fingers come in contact with
rotating saw blade.
Shutdown Procedure
1. Place the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 18) in the OFF
position (down).
Figure 18. Power ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
2. Wait for the cutting blade to stop rotating.
3. Disconnect the saw's
AC power cord
from the power
source.
Figure 17. Power ON/OFF Switch (ON)
2. Avoid overloading the motor when cutting. The electric
motors are protected with a manual-reset thermal
overload switch that will turn the saw off if the motor is
overheated. In the event that the switch is tripped, turn
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and allow the
motor to cool before attempting to restart.
NEVER
leave the saw connected to a power source
when unattended. This will prevent accidental starting
and potential injury.
Start-up (Electric Motor)
CAUTION - Read this Manual before Starting!
DANGER - Amputation
Hazard
CAUTION - Blade Guard Safety
CAUTION - Leaving the Saw Unattended
4. Using a soft cloth, clean any excess debris or residue
that may have accumulated on the saw.
5. Store saw in a clean dry location where it will be out of
the reach of children.